Waitlist Statistics

Is there anyway to find out which schools actively use their waitlists or not? I've read mixed things. For example i've heard that Northeastern took no one off their list last year and elsewhere that Cardozo admits a large portion from their WL. Is there anywhere to see those stats? I'm curious because I want to get a feeling for how false my hope is in getting in off the waitlist from BC and Cardozo. Any thoughts?

1. How many students are currently on the waitlist?2. How are students prioritized on that waitlist?3. How many were on the waitlist last year, and how many eventually were offered admission?4. Have the waitlist policies or other factors changed substantially between last year and this year?

Essentially, that's what I did when I was placed on a "high priority" waitlist last spring -- utlimately, I got in. They have the data, and they should be willing to share it with you. You are asking for perfectly reasonable information that they should have at hand. Ask!!

1. How many students are currently on the waitlist?2. How are students prioritized on that waitlist?3. How many were on the waitlist last year, and how many eventually were offered admission?4. Have the waitlist policies or other factors changed substantially between last year and this year?

Essentially, that's what I did when I was placed on a "high priority" waitlist last spring -- utlimately, I got in. They have the data, and they should be willing to share it with you. You are asking for perfectly reasonable information that they should have at hand. Ask!!

I just called Penn regarding their waitlist statistic and they told me that they do not release statistics on the waitlist. Was just told that the waitlist usually has a few hundred students on it.

1. How many students are currently on the waitlist?2. How are students prioritized on that waitlist?3. How many were on the waitlist last year, and how many eventually were offered admission?4. Have the waitlist policies or other factors changed substantially between last year and this year?

Essentially, that's what I did when I was placed on a "high priority" waitlist last spring -- utlimately, I got in. They have the data, and they should be willing to share it with you. You are asking for perfectly reasonable information that they should have at hand. Ask!!

I just called Penn regarding their waitlist statistic and they told me that they do not release statistics on the waitlist. Was just told that the waitlist usually has a few hundred students on it.

1. How many students are currently on the waitlist?2. How are students prioritized on that waitlist?3. How many were on the waitlist last year, and how many eventually were offered admission?4. Have the waitlist policies or other factors changed substantially between last year and this year?

Essentially, that's what I did when I was placed on a "high priority" waitlist last spring -- utlimately, I got in. They have the data, and they should be willing to share it with you. You are asking for perfectly reasonable information that they should have at hand. Ask!!

I just called Penn regarding their waitlist statistic and they told me that they do not release statistics on the waitlist. Was just told that the waitlist usually has a few hundred students on it.

I know I read in Law School Confidential that Penn puts alot of people on the waitlist as sort of a consolation prize instead of rejecting them outright. Don't let this deject you because there is always hope!

1. How many students are currently on the waitlist?2. How are students prioritized on that waitlist?3. How many were on the waitlist last year, and how many eventually were offered admission?4. Have the waitlist policies or other factors changed substantially between last year and this year?

Essentially, that's what I did when I was placed on a "high priority" waitlist last spring -- utlimately, I got in. They have the data, and they should be willing to share it with you. You are asking for perfectly reasonable information that they should have at hand. Ask!!

I just called Penn regarding their waitlist statistic and they told me that they do not release statistics on the waitlist. Was just told that the waitlist usually has a few hundred students on it.

I know I read in Law School Confidential that Penn puts alot of people on the waitlist as sort of a consolation prize instead of rejecting them outright. Don't let this deject you because there is always hope!

I think making Penn's waitlist, especially this year, should be considered a moral victory for anyone. Look at the LSN numbers of the hundred or so people who have been flat out rejected by Penn already. Tons of people with A averages and 95th percentile LSAT's were summarily rejected. The waitlist e-mail I received said they got 6,400 applications for 240 spots. Even being on the waitlist means they considered you one of the best applicants in the pool... Just maybe not in the top 15%. There's no shame in being in the top 25% even if it's not good enough to get you in this year.

1. How many students are currently on the waitlist?2. How are students prioritized on that waitlist?3. How many were on the waitlist last year, and how many eventually were offered admission?4. Have the waitlist policies or other factors changed substantially between last year and this year?

Essentially, that's what I did when I was placed on a "high priority" waitlist last spring -- utlimately, I got in. They have the data, and they should be willing to share it with you. You are asking for perfectly reasonable information that they should have at hand. Ask!!

I just called Penn regarding their waitlist statistic and they told me that they do not release statistics on the waitlist. Was just told that the waitlist usually has a few hundred students on it.

I know I read in Law School Confidential that Penn puts alot of people on the waitlist as sort of a consolation prize instead of rejecting them outright. Don't let this deject you because there is always hope!

I think making Penn's waitlist, especially this year, should be considered a moral victory for anyone. Look at the LSN numbers of the hundred or so people who have been flat out rejected by Penn already. Tons of people with A averages and 95th percentile LSAT's were summarily rejected. The waitlist e-mail I received said they got 6,400 applications for 240 spots. Even being on the waitlist means they considered you one of the best applicants in the pool... Just maybe not in the top 15%. There's no shame in being in the top 25% even if it's not good enough to get you in this year.